Transcription, Translation & Captioning
Swahili-English transcription and captioning with AI tools — turn audio hours into paid deliverables.
5 hours12 lessonsBeginnerPDF certificate
What you'll be able to do
- Transcribe audio accurately with AI assistance
- Handle Swahili-English code-switching cleanly
- Format captions (SRT/VTT) and timestamps
- Find transcription and translation gigs that pay
Curriculum
4 modules · 12 lessons · 3h 30m total
Module 1The Craft
3 lessons
The Craft
- Listening technique: accuracy first, speed second12 min
- Kenyan accents, Sheng and code-switching13 min
- Style guides: verbatim vs clean read11 min
Module 2Tools & Workflow
3 lessons
Tools & Workflow
- AI transcription tools and correcting their errors15 min
- Transcription editors: speed keys and workflows14 min
- Timestamps, speaker labels and formatting rules13 min
Module 3Captioning & Translation
3 lessons
Captioning & Translation
- Subtitles: reading speeds and line breaks14 min
- SRT and VTT files from start to finish12 min
- Translation basics: Swahili ↔ English quality13 min
Module 4Work & Rates
3 lessons
Work & Rates
- Platforms, agencies and direct clients12 min
- Pricing per audio minute and managing deadlines11 min
- Building speed sustainably10 min
About this course
Media companies, researchers and creators need accurate transcripts and captions — especially people who handle Kenyan accents and Swahili-English mixes that global tools mangle. This course covers listening technique, AI-assisted transcription, timestamps, caption formats and finding steady work.